Aussie singleton sparks debate over ‘new dating normal’ after revealing how her student debt got her dumped

PerthNow - Sep 17, 2026

An Aussie single’s revelation about how she was dumped after sharing her student debt has sparked a debate over whether it’s fair to be turned off by a potential partner depending on their financial situation.

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